5. Menstrual problems and weight loss
It increases progesterone which helps to reduce the excessive bleeding. ¼ cup of banana flower should be cooked in a little water and salt till it is completely cooked. After it is cooled, in ¼ cup coconut, 2 g. chilies, ½ tsp. cumin seeds should be added to make a thick and fine taste. The coconut mixture should be added to the thick yogurt with the cooked banana flowers and required salt. Excess bleeding could be treated if this is eaten with rice. As it is rich in fiber and nutrients, it results in weight loss. It soothes the stomach as well. For weight loss, the banana flowers should be added to the salads and soups.
6. Rich source of Vitamin and minerals
The banana flowers possess the Vitamin C, A, E, fiber and potassium which are the sources of healthy nutrient.
7. Boost Mood and Reduce Anxiety
It improves the mood and lessens anxiety due to the magnesium present in banana flowers. They serve as anti-depressants without side effects.
8. Anti-ageing power
It helps to encounter the free radicals and cure the health issues related to it such as cancer and early aging.
9. Healthy uterus
It helps to prevent from the uterus problems. To boost the healthy uterus, the banana flowers should be added with turmeric powder, peppercorns and cumin seeds. The banana flowers should be boiled with minor peppercorns and cumin seeds; ¼ tsp. of turmeric powder and salt till it is half. The uterus problems are eliminated by drinking this decoction.
10. Gastrointestinal health
Banana flowers are rich in soluble and insoluble fiber. A soluble fiber allows the food to pass easily through the digestive tract as it dissolves in water and forms a gel. Insoluble fiber assist the bulk to undigested products as it is not dissolved in water. Both of it boost the healthy digestion and absorption of food.
11. Cancer and Heart disease
Banana flowers are high source of tannins, acids, flavonoids and other antioxidants which helps to counteract free radicals and eliminates the oxidative damage which leads to cancer and heart disease. The banana flower can prevent these conditions.
12. Neural disorders
The free radicals may cause Alzheimer and Parkinson’s disease which may be prevented by consuming banana flowers regularly.